Ryan Moats
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| Philadelphia Eagles — No. 23 | |
| Running back | |
| Date of birth: December 17, 1982 | |
| Place of birth: Dallas, Texas | |
| Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | Weight: 208 lb (94 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2005 for the Philadelphia Eagles | |
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| College: Louisiana Tech | |
| NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 77 | |
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Ryan Moats (December 17, 1982 in Dallas, Texas) is an American football running back in the NFL who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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[edit] High school career
Ryan Moats attended Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas. While there he was a two sport standout in both football and track and field. In football, he won All-State (private school) honors, the Dominic Norman Award, given to a player who demonstrates excellent leadership, and the Dave Campbell Texas player of the Year, He rushed for a school record 4,782 yards, and 56 touchdowns.
[edit] College career
He then played college football at Louisiana Tech University from 2002 to 2005, playing 32 games over three seasons. He was named Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2004.
[edit] Pro career
He was drafted by the Eagles in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Following injury to starter Brian Westbrook, Moats was given the opportunity for some game time in the later half of the 2005 season. In fact, the Eagles drafted Moats because he draws some comparisons to the star running back. On December 11 he scored a 40 yard touchdown on his first carry of the game, his first NFL touchdown, and finished with 114 yards on 11 carries in a 26-23 loss to the New York Giants. Moats's inability to pick up blitzes, learn the playbook, and tendency to fumble has kept him from getting any meaningful playing time. Moats was hardly ever seen in the 2006 NFL season and hoped to make a comeback in 2007, although he sustained a broken ankle injury and was carried off the field on a stretcher in the Eagles' first 2007 preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. The injury ended his 2007 season. He, again, hopes to make a comeback next season and at least become the Eagles 2nd string halfback.
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